Over $145 million sold and over 390 happy homeowners Shaunna Burhop | Baird & Warner Real Estate Broker 210 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
April 2021 Newsletter
The spring market is here!
If being stuck inside all winter has you thinking about a fresh start in a new home, let’s chat. I’ve got the inside track on homes that may be coming on the market soon, and can be a trusted resource for you and your family as you consider all of your options. Call or text me at 847.275.0277 today!
Market Update NORTHWEST SUBURBS* Detached, Single Family • Median Sales Price: $360,393 +6% • Average Days on Market: 94 -37.7% • New Listings: 721 -32.2% • Showings per Listing: 17.1 +81.9% • Homes Under Contract: 609 +22.3% Attached, Condos + Townhomes • Median Sales Price: $185,000 +4.2% • Average Days on Market: 77 -18.1% • New Listings: 494 -14.4% • Showings per Listing: 9.1 +12.3% • Homes Under Contract: 456 +28.1% *Statistics February 2021 v. 2020; (+) or (-) indicates change between the month of February 2021 compared to February 2020; Figures from MRED LLC. Info Sparks
Calendar LIVE MUSIC RETURNS TO RAVINIA! Get your tickets early—the full lineup of 2021 concerts (beginning in July) will be announced in late April along with new protocols for attendance. Order online at www.ravinia.org.
DESIGN TRENDS: Time to dress up that porch!
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ith warmer weather around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to get outside and improve your home’s curb appeal. I love the idea of adding both style and function to underutilized spaces, and one I often see neglected is the front porch. As we start to welcome guests back to our homes, why not add some comfortable furniture that will beckon them to pull up a chair and stay awhile? “Even a small chair or a minuscule table on your porch can serve as a resting station between outside and inside and boost your curb appeal” says Sheryl Geerts of Better Homes & Gardens. “And because your front porch is the public face of your home, seating can encourage guests to stay outside and engage with neighbors and streetside activity, too.” After this past year, any opportunity to get outside and enjoy time with our friends and neighbors sounds good to me! n
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Pull up a chair and stay awhile—these easy (and affordable) updates will make your front porch the talk of the town
Mahone Rocking Chair, $179; Metal Lanterns, $71-87; Hickin Console Table, $177; all at wayfair.com
STAGING + SELLING | SEARCHING + INVESTING | RENOVATIONS + DESIGN | RELOCATION + RETIREMENT | SENIOR LIVING + ESTATES
MARKET REPORT:
Have you checked your Home Value lately? You might be surprised…
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hecking your home value online could make you feel like you won the lottery, or just as likely that you’ve been shortchanged. Prices in our area are definitely on the rise, but can you trust online Home Value Estimators for accurate results? While these tools can give you some basic idea of your value, they can’t take into account what they don’t see. They may base their estimates off of square footage, bedroom and bath counts, and recent sales in the area—but they may miss any updates to your home, or if your home has an advantage over your neighbor’s down the street (theirs backs a busy road, while you have a premium interior lot). Ultimately I think estimators are good for watching trends; but if you want a true picture of your home’s value it takes deep expertise to understand all the forces at play. Knowing who your most likely buyer is, how they search for homes, and how to attract them to yours can absolutely improve your chance of receiving top dollar. Call me to find out more. n
April 2021 Newsletter To view an archive of previous issues and to read my new publication Open House magazine, please visit ISSUU.COM and search for Shaunna Burhop.
NEIGHBORHOOD LIFESTYLE VIDEOS Check out my exclusive Arlington Heights video by scanning the code abovewith the camera app on your phone—more videos of communities to come this year!
Check out my complimentary home valuation tool at shaunnaburhophomevalue.com where you’ll get three estimates for your home. Share with me which one you feel is the most accurate!
PHOTO CREDIT OPPOSITE PAGE: Edmund Barr (front porch with rocking chairs).
AROUND TOWN:
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SHAUNNA BURHOP is one of the top agents in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs, and she has consistently been recognized as one of the Top 10 Real Estate Agents in Illinois and also the Top Producing Agent at Baird & Warner NW Suburban. For more information on current listings, or to list your own home, call Shaunna today at 847.275.0277. If your property is currently listed, please disregard this solicitation. Information provided is not guaranteed and subject to change and withdrawal without notice. This newsletter is edited by Shaunna Burhop and designed by Adam Moroschan (adammoroschan.com)
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